LA Galaxy desperately need points on Sunday, Sep 27 at 4:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

LA Galaxy come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Colorado Rapids, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. LA Galaxy head into this on the back of a defeat, while Colorado Rapids arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

History strongly favours LA Galaxy here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Colorado Rapids, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in LA Galaxy won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Colorado Rapids's quality should tell even on the road. LA Galaxy will push, but the visitors have too much class. Colorado Rapids to win.